Leil Selichot 9419 / סליחות 13179
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13179 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9416 | 23 Elul 13176 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9417 | 20 Elul 13177 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9418 | 21 Elul 13178 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9419 | 23 Elul 13179 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9420 | 25 Elul 13180 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9421 | 20 Elul 13181 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9422 | 23 Elul 13182 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9423 | 25 Elul 13183 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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